The Pittsburgh Pirates evened the series at one game apiece with a 2-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB game to be played on July 27, 2025 on ESPN.

Andrew Heaney and five relievers combined on a four-hitter, Oneil Cruz hit his team-leading 17th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Saturday night. Heaney (5-9) pitched five innings and allowed two hits with four strikeouts and no walks.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to make it two straight against the Pirates on July 26 in the second game of their series in Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburhg Pirates made one big change to their lineup for the second game vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Liover Peguero takes over at second base from Nick Gonzales and will bat eighth for the Pirates against the Diamondbacks.

As the Arizona Diamondbacks prepare to face the Pittsburgh Pirates this weekend, the club made a pair of key roster moves that further signal their shift toward selling at the upcoming trade deadline. Right-hander Trevor Richards has been designated for assignment, while left-hander Brandyn Garcia has been recalled from Triple-A Reno.